Dumbbell metastatic cystosarcoma phyllodes of the heart and lung.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Cystosarcoma phyllodes is an uncommon breast tumor that rarely metastasizes. A case of dumbbell cystosarcoma phyllodes metastatic to the heart and lung diagnosed antemortem is described. The roles of diagnostic echocardiography and surgical excision are discussed. Atrial extension of a lung malignancy through a pulmonary vein is not an absolute contraindication to operation, but careful patient selection and operative planning are required.
Medical subject headings
- Breast Neoplasms
- Heart Neoplasms
- Lung Neoplasms
- Phyllodes Tumor